Card 637, Louise Paullin, from the Actors and Actresses series (N45, Type 7) for Dixie Cigarettes 1885 - 1891

This is a black and white photograph of actress Louise Paullin in a theatrical costume, from the Actors and Actresses series of trading cards produced by Allen & Ginter for Dixie Cigarettes between 1885 and 1891. The card depicts Paullin in a regal pose, wearing a crown and a lavish costume, likely from a stage performance. These cards were popular collectibles and a form of advertising for the Dixie Cigarettes brand. The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses this particular card, which measures 2 5/8 x 1 1/2 inches, offering a glimpse into the world of 19th-century theater.